thinking of adding a hidden light bar

Toadster · Mar 6, 2023

I have a really nice setup on my Raptor where I have Baja Designs flood and wide lights - obviously built for it's need, many times at night out in areas where there's not much lighting, I will use them quite a bit

was thinking of something more subtle/hidden on the ExST (my poor attempt at a photoshop below and not exactly to scale)
120W, 24pcs x 5w High Intensity LEDs - 25.39" x 2.09" x 1.18"

the one of the left in the photo below would be the choice IMHO, the opening in the ST grille is 28" wide and about 2" high, and if you can mount the bar without totally blocking the entry it seems there'd be airflow around the system to still get to the shutters/radiator, etc...

Xprite 26 Inch LED Light Bar 120W Flood Beam Super Slim Single Row Off Road LED Waterproof Work Lights
They seem to have good reviews, and I figure it would be good to try this out when I put on the larger intercooler since the front facia will be off the vehicle.

has anyone tried this before?

RCST · Mar 6, 2023

I really want to do this. I contacted diode dynamics about it a while ago, but they had no mount solution.

Would be great if we could figure out getting a light bar in there. Following.

Toadster · Mar 6, 2023

yeah this one looks to be a perfect size, 26 inches is about what i'd want in there...

they also have an amber one that is like a DRL if I understand it correctly - may look a bit off though with the ExST having all white up front except when the turn signals are on...

Cajun Heat · Mar 6, 2023

I have been thinking of doing this for some time now and should have looked at mounting locations when I swapped out the intercooler. This is the lightbar I would use as I have one from Rough Country's Black Series behind my bumper in my Ram.

https://www.roughcountry.com/20-inch-led-light-bar-70720bl.html

Toadster · Mar 6, 2023

Cajun Heat said:

that looks like it would fit perfectly! size matters, but what's more important is light output! LUMENS!!!

Cajun Heat · Mar 6, 2023

Toadster said:

I also have yellow film from LaminX on the light bar in my Ram and it really puts out a ton of light.

Rocketw19 · Mar 6, 2023

Toadster said:

I have a really nice setup on my Raptor where I have Baja Designs flood and wide lights - obviously built for it's need, many times at night out in areas where there's not much lighting, I will use them quite a bit

was thinking of something more subtle/hidden on the ExST (my poor attempt at a photoshop below and not exactly to scale)
120W, 24pcs x 5w High Intensity LEDs - 25.39" x 2.09" x 1.18"

View attachment 16778

the one of the left in the photo below would be the choice IMHO, the opening in the ST grille is 28" wide and about 2" high, and if you can mount the bar without totally blocking the entry it seems there'd be airflow around the system to still get to the shutters/radiator, etc...

View attachment 16775

Xprite 26 Inch LED Light Bar 120W Flood Beam Super Slim Single Row Off Road LED Waterproof Work Lights
They seem to have good reviews, and I figure it would be good to try this out when I put on the larger intercooler since the front facia will be off the vehicle.

has anyone tried this before?

Baja Designs is legit stuff cant go wrong there. That single row would prob look good there.
If it were me id get the Goonin gear 24" IR light bar only problem there is you would also need a set of NODs lmao.

Toadster · Mar 7, 2023

anyone have a schematic of how I could wire the relay to come on with the high beams?

Chamorro85 · Mar 7, 2023

I saw this and thought about the Timberlands. They've got something higher up, closer to the Police model. Just an idea:

https://www.levittownfordparts.com/...Ufgc4PGo_MKDxXA8q4koGYDWV0ibPMnBoC-lsQAvD_BwE

I see what you're going for though and this option seems to be it. No clue about the aesthetic you're going for though.

https://www.cartrix.com/i-30509302-...tte-black-ab-fo5-with-20in-led-light-bar.html

Toadster · Mar 7, 2023

Chamorro85 said:

yeah I think the Timberlands version is neat, but want to keep the ST grill... not really an easy way to implement that

the bull bar is interesting, not sure if I want the Police Interceptor look - but the light bar would pretty much be in that locatoin just behind the bumper

Chamorro85 · Mar 7, 2023

Toadster said:

Yeah the mounting is what I would be worried about like a couple others said. Those were the things I had looked into myself for similar idea. I've held off on anything so far.

UNBROKEN · Mar 7, 2023

Just mount it to the crash bar. It’s plenty heavy for a light bar and right where you’d want to mount it anyway.

Toadster · Mar 7, 2023

UNBROKEN said:

who has a crash bar mounted? the bull one above doesn't show any side shots...

UNBROKEN · Mar 7, 2023

Toadster said:

The factory crash bar behind the bumper.

Toadster · Mar 7, 2023

ah so you're saying onto these posts?

Sorry haven't been behind the bumper yet

or the impact bar? (yellow)

Toadster · Mar 7, 2023

ah - found a better pic

mycbtech · Mar 7, 2023

Toadster said:

yeah its aluminium and is hollow so you could just tap into it and mount there. you'd need to make a custom bracket to make sure it sits closest to the front bumber

Toadster · Mar 7, 2023

that sounds like a plan! would need to trim the radiator shroud a bit, but not a big deal... seems doable for sure! Just need a 1/2 day and the right parts LOL

mycbtech · Mar 7, 2023

Toadster said:

honestly; if you're looking to get the intercooler upgrade you might as well do them at the same time. taking the bumper off is quite the feat. its not hard, at all but, its quite involved and takes about an hour to get off.

Toadster · Mar 7, 2023

Yep that’s the plan

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